Jinger Duggar Celebrates 21st Birthday in a Very Duggar Way (PHOTOS)

Congrats are in order for Jinger Duggar, who turned sweet 21 yesterday! When you're a Duggar, turning 21 is still a huge milestone, obviously -- but maybe not for some of the same reasons that I remember. For one thing, the family does not touch alcohol, so forget about taking Jinger out for a celebratory glass of champagne -- not happening. I would bet my house that the 19 Kids and Counting star is not headed for a casino anytime soon, nor does legal age to wed matter much when you're pretty sure your family will approve of you getting hitched early in life if you found the right guy. But none of these facts stopped Jinger's family from sending her some pretty sweet messages to wish her a happy birthday.

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On the Duggar Family Official Facebook page, mom Michelle left her little girl this tribute: "Today, December 21st is Jinger's 21s birthday. We are so thankful for her love for Jesus and her sweet personailty. She is precious to us in every way:"

And big sister Jessa Seewald, 22, honored Jinger with this message and photo on her Instagram page: "Happy golden birthday to my sweet sister Jinger! I love you so much!"

Drinking, gambling, none of it matters. Jinger is celebrating becoming an adult woman and having the support and love of a huge family who clearly care very much for her. Congrats to her as she enters this new and exciting phase of her life.